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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled very close to the WX10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-H30 grades against the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony WX10

 EX-H30 WX10 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Casio EX-H30

 WX10 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX10

 EX-H30 WX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 vs the WX10.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Sony WX10 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Sony WX10 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Sony WX10
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX10
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $709 $200